Sedgefield

Sedgefield is much younger than most similar areas, with 25.6% of people under 15—well above the national figure of 18.2%. It also has a First Nations population of 5.5%, which is a little above the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 92.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 72.8% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion (20.9%) compared to the national average of 38.9%.

The area has lower school completion rates than most, with only 36.7% of people finishing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, qualifications are often specialised, with nearly 30% in engineering and related fields.

Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,656 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 43.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 24% having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% nationally. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Family responsibilities are a major part of life here, with 40.2% of people caring for children unpaid—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 38.2% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. They have a typical personal income of $850 and a household income of $2,250, both of which are well above the national figures.

Homes are large and mostly full, with a typical 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national figure of 2.5, reflecting the high number of couples with children (68.3%) and very few people living alone.

Every single home in Sedgefield is a separate house, and 89% have three or more bedrooms. There are no renters in the area; homes are either owned outright (31.5%) or with a mortgage (69.9%).

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 86.2% owning two or more cars.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 50.4% of residents moving into the area in the last five years—well above the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Employment is concentrated in mining (28.2%), education (13.7%), and retail (11.3%), with machinery operators and professionals being the most common roles.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.